“I can’t give you an exact example of the cost of a cucumber in our essential basket.”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussing plans for city-run grocery stores. Mamdani acknowledged details are still being finalized as the city moves forward with publicly supported grocery stores aimed at lowering food costs. The initiative will offer discounted “essential” items, with the first location expected to open in 2027, as officials work to define pricing and long-term operating costs. (New York Daily News)